Philadelphia Judges Charged with Ticket Fixing

Hemera/Thinkstock(PHILADELPHIA) — Nine current or former traffic court judges in Philadelphia were charged Thursday with corruption.

For years, court records say, there existed a “widespread culture” of ticket fixing at Philadelphia Traffic Court. Those with the right political and social connections, prosecutors say, had their tickets fixed by judges seeking a personal benefit. The judges are accused of dismissing tickets, reducing fines and helping violators avoid points on their licenses.